Education in Functional and Holistic Medicine
I earned my B.S. in Biology from Cornell University and M.D. from the Sackler School of Medicine’s NY State Program in Tel Aviv, Israel, and NYC, USA. Subsequently, I completed my Internship and Residency in Internal Medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital in NYC.
Training & Certification in Functional and Holistic Medicine
I am proud to be Board Certified (& Re-Certified) in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) – the highest level of certification for any medical doctor. Additionally, I am an Institute of Functional Medicine (IFM) Certified Practitioner. To earn this certification, I took 2 years’ worth of coursework by the IFM — THE leading authority in education for functional medicine — and successfully passed a rigorous 4-hour written certification exam and a written clinical case exam administered by the IFM.
Media Appearances & Published Works
Over the past 25 years, I have shared my expertise as a functional and holistic health specialist on popular TV shows like Fox, ABC, CBS, and NBC (see our Media page for more details). I also wrote many articles on functional and holistic medicine for print magazines and online platforms. Furthermore, in 2016, I published my best-selling book, ‘Diet Slave No More!‘, about natural, pill-free weight optimization.
A Transition to Functional and Holistic Practice… & A New Beginning in Naples
I always believed traditional Western medicine needed to integrate Eastern philosophies to address chronic illnesses effectively. Indeed, after 18 years of successful holistic private practice in New York City, I decided to bring my philosophy and treatment protocols closer to Nature.
This eventually led me to the sunny coast of Naples, FL, in 2019.
The energetic synergy between this charming town and me was truly unmistakable. As a result, I instantly knew I had to uproot my family from Manhattan and relocate to Florida. The ocean and the outdoors undoubtedly nourish my creativity and enhance my functional medicine practice here in Naples, FL.
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